Crossword clue
“Some skin irritants”
This clue appeared as 57-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
MITESLetters5
Starts withM
Ends withS
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Some skin irritants” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 29, 2026 as 57-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with S.
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What is the answer to the “Some skin irritants” clue?+
The answer is MITES (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 29, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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